1 Crown - Charles II 1st bust

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1663
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.1 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3354, KM#417.5
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King Charles II right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAROLVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C`s in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA ET·HIB· REX·16 63·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Roman figures
Mint
Mintage1663  - -
Catalog ID8568559950
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